1596
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Night is a 1596 ink by Jan Pietersz Saenredam, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman lying in a dimly lit room, her head resting on a pillow. A child sits beside her, holding a candle that casts long shadows. On the floor, a black cat curls up near a small table with a cup and pitcher. The walls have carved frames, and a curtain hangs to one side. The scene feels quiet and private, like a moment frozen in time. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the room feel real. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved intricate details into metal plates.
Jan Pieterszoon (abbr. Pietersz.) Saenredam (c. 1565 – 6 April 1607) was a Dutch Northern Mannerist painter, printmaker in engraving, and cartographer, and father of the painter of church interiors, Pieter Jansz…
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